What reading level is Ghost Wore Gray?

Ghost Wore Gray by Bruce Coville is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ghost Wore Gray appropriate for?

Ghost Wore Gray is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Ghost Wore Gray?

Ghost Wore Gray is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ghost Wore Gray have any content warnings?

Ghost Wore Gray has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ghost Wore Gray?

Ghost Wore Gray by Bruce Coville is 156 pages.

Ghost Wore Gray

Bruce Coville

Ghost Wore Gray

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The creak of old wooden floors and a chill in the air greet Nina as she steps into the Catskill Mountains' ancient inn. A ghostly soldier from the Civil War whispers secrets of a hidden treasure, and Nina can almost feel the mystery tickling her skin. How will she and her friend Chris unlock the past before time runs out?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Mystery Historical Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Ghost Wore Gray follows Nina Tanleven, a sixth-grade ghost buster, as she investigates a haunted inn in the Catskill Mountains. The story combines history and mystery suitable for children ages 9-12, with themes of friendship, courage, and problem-solving. Mild spooky elements and ghostly encounters are handled in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.